Hi everyone,
October is here and Thanksgiving is around the corner. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support - whether you are a new client or you have worked with me in the past, I appreciate your support, referrals and business.
We've had an excellent fall weather wise. I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind you that even if you aren't planning on listing your home right now, if you are thinking about selling over the winter or early spring, now is a great time to get pictures done, before the snow flies! Right now I am offering a complimentary photoshoot of your home - just give me a call and we can make arrangements.
The market is starting to see more inventory available, particularly in homes priced over $700,000. In general, improved supply combined with lower lending rates should keep demand strong throughout the fall, making it a great time to list and/or look for your next home to love.
In this issue I have shared some "scary" things you can do this month in and around Calgary, as well as some tips on how to get your garden and lawn ready for the winter months.
If you have any questions on what is in store for the Calgary market, or are considering making a move, send me a note!
October is here and Thanksgiving is around the corner. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support - whether you are a new client or you have worked with me in the past, I appreciate your support, referrals and business.
We've had an excellent fall weather wise. I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind you that even if you aren't planning on listing your home right now, if you are thinking about selling over the winter or early spring, now is a great time to get pictures done, before the snow flies! Right now I am offering a complimentary photoshoot of your home - just give me a call and we can make arrangements.
The market is starting to see more inventory available, particularly in homes priced over $700,000. In general, improved supply combined with lower lending rates should keep demand strong throughout the fall, making it a great time to list and/or look for your next home to love.
In this issue I have shared some "scary" things you can do this month in and around Calgary, as well as some tips on how to get your garden and lawn ready for the winter months.
If you have any questions on what is in store for the Calgary market, or are considering making a move, send me a note!
Community Feature💡
One of the oldest built communities in Calgary, the area where Inglewood now sits has been a gathering place for centuries. Prior to 1875, the land surrounding the forks of the Bow and Elbow Rivers was the home of the Blackfoot Nation. This area was an important trading and gathering place for First Nations.From 1840-1866 American trading parties made seasonal forays into the Bow River country, collecting buffalo robes and furs and returning to their permanent forts on the Missouri River. With the arrival of the NorthWest Mounted Police to deal with the whiskey trade ( exchanging American whiskey for furs) that flourished after 1866, a permanent settlement was established east of the Elbow River. As the railway arrived and expanded, so did Inglewood. Stockyards, packing houses, a brewery, and a sash-and-door factory developed in Inglewood. Housing tracts for workers, the East Ward School and a few churches filled out what became known as East Calgary.
Modern day Inglewood is centered along 9th Avenue, Inglewood's west entrance is located at the significant confluence of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. The Bow River flows by on the north and east ends, the boundaries stretching to the neighbouring community of Ramsay to the south and CP Rail tracks to the north. Inglewood boast an array of restaurants, shops, breweries and parks, making is an excellent neighbourhood to live in and visit!
Note: Steeped in history, Inglewood also a featured location for many historical walking tours, including Ghost Tours (more info on that is lower down in this newsletter!)
Modern day Inglewood is centered along 9th Avenue, Inglewood's west entrance is located at the significant confluence of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. The Bow River flows by on the north and east ends, the boundaries stretching to the neighbouring community of Ramsay to the south and CP Rail tracks to the north. Inglewood boast an array of restaurants, shops, breweries and parks, making is an excellent neighbourhood to live in and visit!
Note: Steeped in history, Inglewood also a featured location for many historical walking tours, including Ghost Tours (more info on that is lower down in this newsletter!)
5 Scary Things to Do this October
Halloween is a few weeks away and there are a lot of fun things to do to have some scary fun in and around Calgary. Here are 5 suggestions to get into the "spirit" of Halloween!
Train of Terror at Aspen Crossing: Your evening begins when you check-in at the train station. You and your friends will first journey through a hands-on, menacing maze of horror. If you are one of the brave that are able to escape you are then invited onboard our moving train where you can grab your choice of liquid courage before embarking on what's sure to be the scariest haunting you will ever come across.
Spark After Dark- Killer Psyche: Explore criminology and criminal psychology to uncover the scientific foundations behind headline-grabbing crimes in this timely version of Spark After Dark.
Halloween Music by Candlelight: Listen to Halloween music by candlelight and take a nostalgic trip back to your childhood. Lit by candlelight, you will be surrounded by the best Halloween songs, including the Ghostbusters theme, Halloween, Psycho, Beetlejuice, This is Halloween, and many more spooky songs.
ScreamFest: The largest Halloween event in the city. Get ready to scream with a new haunted house, thrills, rides, carnival games, and more.
Calgary Ghostwalks: You'll be fascinated by these glimpses into the mischief, mayhem, and murders of Calgary!
Get your Garden Winter ready!
It's that time of year where we need to think about how to get our lawns and gardens ready for winter, and set them up for a healthy spring. Here are some things to consider getting done over the next few weeks!
Dividing perennials: Perennials, while generally low-maintenance, are not maintenance free! Remember to stake, water, and fertilize before winter arrives and the ground freezes. Some perennials may also require dividing if they've outgrown their spots and for some, fall is a great time to do this!
Pump-up the pumpkins! Help pumpkins ripen in time for Halloween by removing any leaves shadowing the fruits.
Hedges: can be given a final trim now before they stop growing.
Fall fertilizer for your lawn: Slow release, low nitrogen fertilizer applied in the fall develops strong roots, which enables grass and plants to over winter well. Fall fertilizers are stored in the root system over the winter and provide nutrients for early spring growth.
Improve soil: Add some compost to your garden beds before it becomes too wet or frozen.
Create compost bins. Fall leaves and rotting plant materials make for great compost. Be ahead of the weather.
Make a pot plan: Raise pots off the ground for the winter and store pots indoors that are not suitable to be outside in the winter months
